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Mika NiikkoEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 82/2020 vpPassed
Temporary increase in municipal corporate tax
The municipalities' share of the corporate income tax paid by companies will be temporarily increased for the 2020 tax year. The measure will support municipal finances and the safeguarding of basic public services during the coronavirus epidemic.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Easing business tax payment arrangements
Businesses can temporarily have value added tax (VAT) paid in early 2020 refunded and transferred to a payment arrangement. At the same time, the late-payment interest rate on eased tax payment arrangements will be reduced to 3 per cent.
Mika Niikko: Yes24 Jun 2020 · 2 votesClosest vote · 2. lakiehdotus, 5 e §, mietintö / Sanni Grahn-Laasosen ehdotus
39 jaa14 ei - HE 50/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Updating driver qualification and health rules
Professional qualification requirements and training arrangements for lorry and bus drivers will be updated to comply with EU legislation. In addition, nocturnal epileptic seizures will be established in law as an impediment to holding a passenger car or motorcycle driving licence.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 20/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Improving central government knowledge management
The State Treasury and the Finnish Government Shared Services Centre for Finance and HR will begin providing centralised analysis and reporting services to support decision-making in central government. The agencies will be granted the right to compile and combine central government operational and financial data from the registers of various service providers.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 63/2020 vpPassed
Transfer of police chief appointments
The appointment of heads of police departments will be transferred from the Ministry of the Interior to the National Police Board. At the same time, the duty of police leadership and the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) to report significant matters to the ministry will be specified.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded23 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 53/2020 vpPassed
Temporary reduction of consumer credit interest rates
The interest rate on unsecured monetary credits granted to consumers will be temporarily capped at a maximum of 10 per cent, and the direct marketing of credits will be prohibited. The changes will protect consumers from financial difficulties and over-indebtedness caused by the coronavirus crisis.
Mika Niikko: Absent23 Jun 2020 · 3 votesClosest vote · 17 c §, mietintö / Veikko Vallinin ehdotus
40 jaa12 ei - HE 10/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Procedure for consumer protection penalties
Penalty payments imposed for consumer protection infringements will be transferred to administrative judicial procedure instead of civil procedure. Market Court decisions will be appealed directly to the Supreme Administrative Court without leave to appeal.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded22 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 75/2020 vpPassed
Raising the government borrowing authorisation
The Government's authorisation to raise central government debt will be increased from 125 billion euros to 150 billion euros. The amendment secures central government liquidity and prepares for the increased borrowing needs caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded18 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 41/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming drone and light aviation rules
Provisions supplementing EU regulations on drones and light aviation will be introduced in Finland. Age limits and insurance requirements will be introduced for drone operators, and permitted weight limits for microlight aircraft will be raised.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded17 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 34/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Transfer of road traffic telematics
The road traffic management telematics tasks of the Southeast Finland ELY Centre (Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) and the personnel performing them will be transferred to a state-owned traffic management company. The reform will standardise the maintenance of telematics systems and clarify managerial responsibility.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded17 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 60/2020 vpPassed with amendments
New water and marine protection support
The state will begin supporting water protection by directly providing tangible services and goods instead of financial grants. Landowners, businesses, municipalities and associations, among others, can apply for the support.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded11 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 56/2020 vpPassed
Clarifying recognition of foreign professional qualifications
The rules governing the recognition of professional qualifications and professional traineeships acquired in another EU or EEA country will be specified. At the same time, the rules on equating foreign higher education degrees with degrees completed in Finland will be clarified.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded11 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 49/2020 vpPassed
Reforming plant propagating material regulation
Health and quality requirements for horticultural plant propagating material will be updated to align with EU regulation. Supervisory authorities will be given the possibility to order samples anonymously from online shops.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded11 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 76/2020 vpPassed
Allowing agricultural early retirees to work
Recipients of agricultural early retirement aid will be able to do paid work without income limits for the remainder of 2020. Payment of the aid will not be suspended or prevented due to work and earnings.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded4 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 42/2020 vpPassed
Employment protection for victims of piracy
The employment contract and payment of wages of a seafarer held captive as a result of piracy or armed robbery will continue throughout captivity. In addition, the rules governing rest periods and complaint procedures for ship personnel are clarified.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded3 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 12/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Updating data protection in TE services
Regulation of the customer data system of the public employment services (TE services) will be brought into line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The responsibilities of the KEHA Centre and the public employment services (TE services) regarding the processing of customer data and system access rights will be clearly laid down in law.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded2 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Restaurant closure compensation and re-employment support
Restaurants closed due to coronavirus restrictions will be paid direct compensation for running costs as well as support for rehiring employees. The support package is intended to safeguard companies' liquidity and speed up the resumption of operations after the restrictions end.
Mika Niikko: Absent27 May 2020 · 6 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Minna Reijonen 1
30 jaa22 ei - HE 66/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Third supplementary budget for 2020
The third supplementary budget for 2020, meaning amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and proposals from the opposition's dissenting opinions.
Mika Niikko: Absent26 May 2020 · 35 votes - HE 62/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Flexibility for transport licences and qualifications
Deadlines for transport licences, professional qualifications and medical certificates will be temporarily extended due to the emergency conditions caused by the coronavirus epidemic. The changes will protect risk groups, ease the burden on healthcare and ensure the continuity of transport.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded20 May 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 22/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Injunction proceedings against online platforms
Businesses and organisations representing them will be able to apply to the Market Court to prohibit unlawful terms and conditions or practices of online platforms or search engines. An injunction can be reinforced with a conditional fine.
Mika Niikko: No vote recorded20 May 2020 · passed without a vote